My Kids Spoke Dutch Before I Did
When my family moved to the Netherlands, my children learned Dutch very quickly. Within months, they were speaking to their friends, teachers, and even the neighbors. I was proud… and also a little jealous.
One evening, my daughter asked,
“Mama, why can't you speak Dutch like us?”
That question hurt—but it also motivated me.
Finding a Way to Learn Dutch with a Busy Schedule
Between school drop-offs, cooking, and my part-time job, traditional classes didn’t fit into my life. I needed something flexible. That’s how I found mijnnt2.nl and the option to learn online Dutch with a real NT2 teacher.
Learning Dutch While Stirring the Soup
Online learning became a normal part of my day. Sometimes I followed my lessons from the kitchen, sometimes from the couch, sometimes while my kids did their homework beside me.
My NT2 teacher was patient and supportive. She helped me with:
- simple Dutch for daily life
- speaking to teachers at school
- understanding letters from the gemeente
- talking with neighbors
The Proud Moment at School
Three months later, I attended a parent–teacher meeting. Normally, I brought a friend to translate. But this time, I spoke Dutch myself:
“Het gaat goed met mijn dochter. Dank u wel.”
The teacher looked impressed.
My daughter hugged me afterward and said,
“Mama, I’m proud of you.”
Learning Online Dutch Made Me Feel Strong
I didn’t just learn a language—I gained independence, connection, and confidence.